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LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 29: Cesar Azpilicueta of Chelsea in action during the Premier League match between Chelsea FC and Liverpool FC at Stamford Bridge on September 29, 2018 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)

Chelsea: Cesar Azpilicueta criticism even more baseless after Norwich win

Chelsea need a plan beyond Jorginho to cover for N’Golo Kante’s absences

Chelsea players returning from injury will have to contend with current XI

Chelsea are finding new, creative ways to make mistakes: Perfect.

NORWICH, ENGLAND - AUGUST 24: Mason Mount and Tammy Abraham of Chelsea celebrates after scoring their team's second goal during the Premier League match between Norwich City and Chelsea FC at Carrow Road on August 24, 2019 in Norwich, United Kingdom. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

Chelsea Tactics and Transfers: Centerback pair just needs time to bond

NORWICH, ENGLAND - AUGUST 24: Ross Barkley of Chelsea takes on Tom Trybull of Norwich City during the Premier League match between Norwich City and Chelsea FC at Carrow Road on August 24, 2019 in Norwich, United Kingdom. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)

Chelsea get their first taste of VAR non-calls at Norwich: Many more await

LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 19: David Luiz of Chelsea is challenged by Nathan Ake of AFC Bournemouth during the Carabao Cup Quarter Final match between Chelsea and AFC Bournemouth at Stamford Bridge on December 19, 2018 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Jordan Mansfield/Getty Images)

Chelsea already have a job for David Luiz, if only he had stayed to fight for it

LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 18: Frank Lampard, Manager of Chelsea (L) looks on from the bench with his coaching staff during the Premier League match between Chelsea FC and Leicester City at Stamford Bridge on August 18, 2019 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)

Chelsea, Charly and Callum: Three things to ponder for the weekend

LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 18: Mason Mount of Chelsea scores his team's first goal during the Premier League match between Chelsea FC and Leicester City at Stamford Bridge on August 18, 2019 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)

Mason Mount is the attack-minded midfielder Chelsea were missing

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - AUGUST 11: Frank Lampard, Manager of Chelsea embraces Mateo Kovacic and Pedro of Chelsea after the Premier League match between Manchester United and Chelsea FC at Old Trafford on August 11, 2019 in Manchester, United Kingdom. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)

Chelsea: Three things to look for at Norwich – Pukki, philosophy, prospects

LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 01: Olivier Giroud of Chelsea is challenged by Simon Francis of AFC Bournemouth during the Premier League match between Chelsea FC and AFC Bournemouth at Stamford Bridge on September 1, 2018 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Clive Rose/Getty Images)

Chelsea: Olivier Giroud should return to scoring goals post-Eden Hazard

LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 18: Frank Lampard, Manager of Chelsea (L) looks on from the bench with his coaching staff during the Premier League match between Chelsea FC and Leicester City at Stamford Bridge on August 18, 2019 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)

Talking tactics: Chelsea can expect the new Norwich to be ambitious

LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 21: Callum Hudson-Odoi of Chelsea celebrates scoring the third goal during the UEFA Europa League Round of 32 Second Leg match between Chelsea and Malmo FF at Stamford Bridge on February 21, 2019 in London, England. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)

Chelsea and Hudson-Odoi nowhere close to justifying £200,000 per week

LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 18: Frank Lampard, Manager of Chelsea (L) looks on from the bench with his coaching staff during the Premier League match between Chelsea FC and Leicester City at Stamford Bridge on August 18, 2019 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)

Chelsea: Never too early to plan for a January transfer window (just in case)

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - AUGUST 11: Frank Lampard, Manager of Chelsea reacts during the Premier League match between Manchester United and Chelsea FC at Old Trafford on August 11, 2019 in Manchester, United Kingdom. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)

Chelsea predicted XI vs Norwich City: N’Golo Kante back at midfield fulcrum

LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 19: Davide Zappacosta of Chelsea poses with the Emirates FA Cup Trophy following his sides victory in The Emirates FA Cup Final between Chelsea and Manchester United at Wembley Stadium on May 19, 2018 in London, England. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

Chelsea: Zappacosta loan changes nothing for Azpilicueta and James

LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 31: Davide Zappacosta of Chelsea crosses the ball which is defelcted in for Chelsea second goal of the game during the Carabao Cup Fourth Round match between Chelsea and Derby County at Stamford Bridge on October 31, 2018 in London, England. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)

Frank Lampard’s Chelsea trimming not done yet thanks to transfer window

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - AUGUST 11: Jorginho of Chelsea is substituted off for N'Golo Kante of Chelsea during the Premier League match between Manchester United and Chelsea FC at Old Trafford on August 11, 2019 in Manchester, United Kingdom. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)

Chelsea: Lampard may be using Kante to cover RLC and Rudiger injuries

LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 19: Michy Batshuayi of Chelsea is tackled during the Premier League 2 match between Chelsea and Liverpool at Stamford Bridge on August 19, 2019 in London, England. (Photo by Alex Pantling/Getty Images)

Chelsea: If merit means anything, Michy Batshuayi should be in the next XI

LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 21: John Terry and Antonio Conte, Manager of Chelsea celebrate following the Premier League match between Chelsea and Sunderland at Stamford Bridge on May 21, 2017 in London, England. (Photo by Clive Rose/Getty Images)

Chelsea needs to give up their bonkers crusade against Antonio Conte

DUBLIN, IRELAND - JULY 10: Michy Batshuayi of Chelsea celebrates after scoring his team's first goal during the Pre-Season Friendly match between Bohemians FC and Chelsea FC at Dalymount Park on July 10, 2019 in Dublin, Ireland. (Photo by Charles McQuillan/Getty Images)

Chelsea: Loaning Tiemoue Bakayoko or Michy Batshuayi is too risky

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - AUGUST 11: Frank Lampard manager of Chelsea and captain Cesar Azpilicueta of Chelsea walk off the pitch during the Premier League match between Manchester United and Chelsea FC at Old Trafford on August 11, 2019 in Manchester, United Kingdom. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)

Chelsea’s Reece James is both heir and hype at the same time

LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 18: Mason Mount of Chelsea scores his team's first goal during the Premier League match between Chelsea FC and Leicester City at Stamford Bridge on August 18, 2019 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)

Chelsea player ratings vs. Leicester City: Plenty of room for improvement

LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 18: Frank Lampard, Manager of Chelsea (L) looks on from the bench with his coaching staff during the Premier League match between Chelsea FC and Leicester City at Stamford Bridge on August 18, 2019 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)

Chelsea Tactics and Transfers: Progress. Slow, tedious, necessary progress

DUBLIN, IRELAND - JULY 10: Michy Batshuayi of Chelsea celebrates after scoring his team's first goal during the Pre-Season Friendly match between Bohemians FC and Chelsea FC at Dalymount Park on July 10, 2019 in Dublin, Ireland. (Photo by Charles McQuillan/Getty Images)

Chelsea: How long will Michy Batshuayi stay patient out of the XI?

LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 24: N'golo Kante of Chelsea is challenged by Oleksandr Zinchenko of Manchester City during the Carabao Cup Final between Chelsea and Manchester City at Wembley Stadium on February 24, 2019 in London, England. (Photo by Clive Rose/Getty Images)

Chelsea: Frank Lampard will not restrict N’Golo Kante to “just” anything

LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 05: Jorginho of Chelsea is challenged by Abdoulaye Doucoure of Watford during the Premier League match between Chelsea FC and Watford FC at Stamford Bridge on May 05, 2019 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Richard Heathcote/Getty Images)

Chelsea: Is this Sarriball? Sarri’s leftover fans now playing Calvinball

LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 04: Ngolo Kanté of Chelsea in action during the Premier League match between Chelsea FC and Crystal Palace at Stamford Bridge on November 04, 2018 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Richard Heathcote/Getty Images)

Chelsea: Four things to look for in home opener against Leicester City